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When you’re looking for a minivan in Charlotte, NC, check out the 2023 Honda Odyssey and the 2023 Toyota Sienna. Minivans are great for your day-to-day travel because they offer a large amount of room and storage space. Deciding between the Odyssey and the Sienna can be difficult because both of them have a lot to offer, but there are some important distinctions between them. Let’s put these two minivans side by side to find the perfect one for you.
Both the Odyssey and the Sienna have updates to their trim lineup. The Odyssey discontinued its LX trim, and also introduced the mid-range Sport trim. The Sport comes with black leather upholstery with red stitching, gloss black exterior accents, unique 19-inch wheels, and a red ambient interior.
The Sienna celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a 25th Anniversary Edition Sienna, that is based on the XSE trim. The 25th Anniversary Edition will come in two exterior paint colors, black leather upholstery with silver stitching, roof rails, a wireless smartphone charging pad, exterior mirrors with integrated puddle lights, heated and ventilated front seats, special 20-inch wheels, carpeted floor mats bearing the 25th Anniversary logo, and black exterior badging.
No matter if you’re hauling groceries or luggage the Odyssey has what you’re looking for in cargo space behind the rear seats. The minivan’s design is also great for hauling people. The Odyssey’s three rows can seat eight people comfortably. The second-row Magic Slide seats allow for multiple configurations and can be removed for more cargo space. The Odyssey also comes standard with features such as an 8-inch touchscreen and cloth upholstery seats.
Critics discovered that the Sienna didn’t offer as much cargo space due to the second row not being able to fold down or be removed. Another feature that makes the Sienna struggle to impress is the small side windows that give the ride a claustrophobic feel.
The Odyssey has a quieter engine than the Sienna. The Odyssey’s base engine is a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, while the Sienna’s base engine is a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder and a pair of electric motors that combine to make 245 horsepower. The Odyssey and the Sienna come standard with front-wheel drive, but the Sienna does offer all-wheel drive. The Odyssey is much easier to drive with its light and direct steering; however, the Sienna struggles when it comes to its sensitive braking which makes it difficult to slow down smoothly. The Odyssey also delivers more power than the Sienna when it comes to passing and merging on the highway.
If you’re in the market for a minivan that checks all the boxes, then come check out the 2023 Honda Odyssey at our dealership in Charlottes, NC. Ask our experienced staff at Hendrick Honda Charlotte about test-driving the Odyssey. You can also apply for financing online to speed up the car-buying process. Visit us at 8901 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28273, and also check out our new vehicle inventory while you’re on our lot. We look forward to helping buy your next vehicle.
